Ingenious and varied in their design , these great siege machines, or
siege engines, hurled large stone balls and flaming tar to breach castle
walls and set fire to interior buildings.

The trebuchet , or Trebuket , as it is sometimes known,
is a direct descendant of the simple sling , or what is commonly known
as a slingshot . Introduced into siege warfare during the twelfth century,
the trebuchet , powered by gravity alone, was the most effective siege
weapon of its time.

Now you can own scale, working models of these infamous, gravity powered
medieval trebuchets. All of our assembled trebuchets and trebuchet
kits are individually handcrafted from fine, cabinet grade oak and include
illustrated instructions and projectiles.

Our trebuchet, catapult and siege engine plans feature measured drawings
and dimensions for all parts as well as clearly detailed and easy step-by-step
assembly and operating instructions. All our plans use common, locally
available and affordable materials.

Inspired by the great war machines and siege
catapults of Leonardo da Vinci , this all Red Oak
hardwood
trebuchet features an open counterweight cabinet for range and trajectory
adjustment.

Fire with an empty counterweight for indoor use, or add weight (nuts,
bolts, scrap lead, iron or steel, sand, or small rocks – not included)
for increased range.

Individually crafted from cabinet-grade red oak, the da Vinci Trebuchet
stands 14 inches tall in the cocked position, 24 inches tall in the fired
position and will hurl a projectile up to 60 feet. Includes six projectiles
and fully illustrated instructions.